SergeModular

--- In SergeModular@y..., Chris Whitten <cw.chris@z...> wrote:

> Sebastian et al,
> > Hmm, so who are the (rich) people buying all the ARPs and Moogs

and

> > Buchlas?
> A lot of the Arp's and Moog's I've seen recently for sale have been

cheaper

> than ever. The problem with Serge panels is we all value them too

highly. As

> a 'used' item they obviously depreciate more than we are willing to
> accept.....at least in the current market.
> >AMS is
> > the most expensive dealer in the world while having sort of a
> > monopole on Buchla resales.
> Some of the synths I've seen advertised by Big City Music have had
> astronomical price tags. Some of the Japanese outlets are pricey

too.

> AMS have just sold a two panel (paper faced) Serge system for just

over

> $1,200. Does that make it the most expensive in the World?

I meant Buchlas mainly.

> I've bought a few things from Chris Youdell and I know that I've

probably

> lined his pockets. But there are benefits to buying from a

recognised

> analogue outlet.
> Why he should be so vilified over other traders like Guitar Centre

etc I

> don't understand.
> CW

Why you may think I was trying to vilify AMS I don't understand. I
did mention the service aspect.

SK